Meet The Team

Millicent is the perfect base to establish roots. Only a thirty minute drive to Mt Gambier, the Coonawarra wine region and the popular seaside town of Beachport with close access to the magnificent Canunda National Park. These are some of the reasons Valerie Jones established her business, Millicent Real Estate years ago. Valerie , along with her husband Bruce, also a proprietor and previous sales person before truck driving became his chosen path, lives and breathes real estate with a wealth of knowledge accumulated over a 30 year career span in the industry. Valerie has lived in Millicent for most of her life and has three grown daughters who all have families of their own now, one in Cairns and two living in Adelaide but school holidays are always a busy time with visiting grandchildren! Valerie’s other passions are her shop, Mahogany House, based in Millicent, her garden and entertaining friends and family in her newly renovated kitchen and sharing fine quality local wine!

Assisting in Sales with Valerie, is Angela Wallis who is based in Millicent and appreciates the benefits of country life immensely. Making the most of Millicent’s close proximity to one of the most spectacular coastal destinations in the country, Southend, Angela likes to kayak in the warmer months of the year and keep fit by walking the Cape Buffon track on most mornings. Now a qualified horticulturist, she hopes that she may be able to combine her sales role with offering clients garden designs or garden renovation advice. Angela possesses the rare ability to strike the perfect balance between honesty and sensitivity in her quest to keep every client and their best interests at the top of the agenda – her straight shooting will always come packaged with her down-to-earth, warming manner.

Having lived locally for 28 years Tom has been a local business owner and worked in the corporate world for 40+ years. He has vast knowledge of the local area and has excellent communication skills.
He has recently retired from the corporate world and Tom is ready for the new challenge that Real Estate brings, He looks forward to working with both Vendors and Purchasers to achieve their ultimate results.

The striking face that greets all who walk through the office door, the engine room of the business, as we call her, is Melissa Patzel. Melissa has worked alongside Valerie from the beginning of Valerie’s journey into the real estate field and is a valuable asset to the company. She and her partner, Ric who originates from one of the most scenic destinations in the world, New Zealand, live in Millicent and enjoy much of the freedom of country life, particularly the fun of motor bike riding! Another passion of Ric’s is fishing which Mel (who has recently decided to accompany him) is now discovering is a relaxing break away from the heavy demands of her role in the office. Always returning to work refreshed and relaxed, our clients regularly comment on how enjoyable it is to step into our office! Mel is the Office Manager, Sales Consultant back-up and also oversees the Rental Department.

Our Property Manager is Sue Fabris; very approachable, organised and efficient. With previous experience as a legal secretary, she is accustomed to dealing with and resolving issues in an effective and professional manner. Her role involves completing ongoing Inspections of all our rental properties and liaising between landlords and tenants on maintenance issues. She manages the trust accounts and audits, payment of accounts, rent arrears, lease expires and general rental officer duties involved in running a rent roll.

Lorraine Hamilton is our Beachport Sales Representative and resides in Beachport with her husband Reg, after spending their whole life in the Millicent/Hatherleigh district. She has four grown children and is a devoted grandmother to 8 grand children. Lorraine enjoys socializing, bike riding and especially living at the beach!...It is often difficult to entice her away unless she is off on one of her regular trips to Bali!